Rockwall County, TX
Living in Rockwall County
Bikeability6
Walkability5
Commute16
Public Transit13
Affordability30
Public Safety29
Airports80
Hospitals60
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools68
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
97kPopulation+24k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
41%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
81%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black6%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate19%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household81%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$101kMedian Household Income+$23k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty
37 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more14%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector74%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$266kMedian Home Value+$77k (2010–19)
56%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$340 (2010–19)
79%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 200940%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity52%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas44%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rockwall County
United States45
Texas51
Property Crime in Rockwall County
United States48
Texas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (22%)(75%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 84 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 84 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 46 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rockwall County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding66
Tornado21
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rockwall County, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rockwall County, TX
Galaxy Ranch Private School
2 miles, W
1408 S Goliad St
3 miles, W
The Fulton School
5 miles, SW
Spanish Schoolhouse
5 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Rockwall County, TX
Amberton University
15 miles, W
The University of Texas at Dallas
21 miles, W
Southern Methodist University
22 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rockwall County, TX
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Sunnyvale
13 miles, SW
Terrell State Hospital
14 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Rockwall County, TX
Dallas Love Field
26 miles, W
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
37 miles, W
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
69 miles, SE
Waco Regional Airport
101 miles, SW